Varonis introduced Varonis Managed Data Detection and Response (MDDR), a managed service dedicated to stopping threats at the data level. Unlike traditional MDR services that are endpoint- and network-centric, MDDR focuses on threats to data. The offering combines Varonis’ award-winning…
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Deepfaked video conference call makes employee send $25 million to scammers
A deepfake video conference call paired with social engineering tricks has led to the theft of over US$25 million from a multinational firm, the South China Morning Post has reported. The scheme and the deepfake video conference call The attack…
Metomic for ChatGPT identifies critical risks in ChatGPT conversations
Metomic launched Metomic for ChatGPT, a technology that gives IT and security leaders full visibility into what sensitive data is being uploaded to OpenAI’s ChatGPT platform. The easy-to-use browser plugin enables businesses to take full advantage of the generative AI…
OPSWAT enhances its MetaDefender Kiosk product line
OPSWAT announced new advancements to its MetaDefender Kiosk product line. In response to the escalating challenges faced by organizations in managing and handling threats originating from peripheral media such as USBs and bring-your-own-devices (BYOD), OPSWAT continues its commitment to innovation.…
AnyDesk has been hacked, users urged to change passwords
AnyDesk Software GmbH, the German company behind the widely used (and misused) remote desktop application of the same name, has confirmed they’ve been hacked and their production systems have been compromised. The statement was published on Friday evening and lacks…
Latio Application Security Tester: Use AI to scan your code
Latio Application Security Tester is an open-source tool that enables the usage of OpenAI to scan code from the CLI for security and health issues. Features and future plans James Berthoty, the creator of Latio Application Security Tester, told Help…
Businesses banning or limiting use of GenAI over privacy risks
Privacy is much more than a regulatory compliance matter. Findings from a new Cisco study highlight the growing Privacy concerns with GenAI, trust challenges facing organizations over their use of AI, and the attractive returns from privacy investment. “Organizations see…
Researchers discover exposed API secrets, impacting major tech tokens
Escape’s security research team scanned 189.5 million URLs and found more than 18,000 exposed API secrets. 41% of exposed secrets were highly critical, i.e. could lead to financial risks for the organizations. Exposed API secrets The exposed secrets include hundreds…
How cybersecurity strategies adapt to evolving threats
Cybersecurity strategies are essential components of modern organizations, designed to protect digital assets, sensitive information, and overall business continuity from potential cyber threats. As technology advances, the complexity and frequency of cyber attacks continue to grow, making it imperative for…
Migrating to the cloud: An overview of process and strategy
Over the next few years, the number of organizations navigating to the cloud to advance their business goals is expected to grow exponentially. According to Gartner, more than 70% of enterprises will use cloud platforms to accelerate their business initiatives…